Sr. Project Manager – Scientific

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Project Manager – Scientific – for a direct-hire position at a cutting-edge client in Carlsbad, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Salary: $110,000 – $159,000 annually.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day excluding lunch break. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 am – 9:00 am with a consistent schedule. Exceptions to the schedule must be approved by the manager in advance.

Overview This client is an industry-leading company that’s leading the way in serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and molecular diagnostics industries. The client is a full-service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling, and final kitting of reagents and consumables. They provide quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, build, and oversee multiple cross-functional project teams of representatives from relevant functions; chair internal and customer project teams.
  

• Develop full-scale project plans/schedules with work breakdown structure; define, track, and maintain accountability for milestones, schedules, and timelines.
  

• Responsible for overall project knowledge and execution according to agreed-upon deliverables and timelines.
  

• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path and go/no-go decisions.
  

• Perform risk assessments and propose risk mitigation strategies for projects.
  

• Prepare weekly/monthly reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and presentations.
  

• Communicate all project issues/needs to both internal and external stakeholders, and provide frequent presentations on project status to Executive Management.
  

• Customer contact on all project-related issues and communication; ensure appropriate and timely communication is maintained.
  

• Evaluate, highlight, and escalate unresolved issues, potential obstacles, and resource constraints to supervisor and/or key stakeholders.
  

• Represent the Voice of the Client while maintaining primary allegiance to the client and colleagues.
  

• Assist and contribute as needed to the quoting process for Change Orders and new business opportunities.
  

• Communicate any changes in project scope with internal teams and Business Development; communicate clearly to the clients and ensure changes are fully documented.
  

• Assist Business Development in maintaining and nurturing client relationships.
  

• Strategic portfolio overview within Commercial/Program Management Organization.
  

• Identify, contribute to, and lead internal initiatives for continuous improvement of business processes, project delivery, and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific related discipline (BSc/MSc/B Eng/MEng Chemistry/Molecular Biology/Engineering or relevant discipline; project Management accreditation (PMP preferred)).
  

• 7+ years of project management experience (Life Science and/or Drug Product CMO/CDMO preferred); Strong working knowledge of laboratory techniques and manufacturing.
  

• Experience with ERP software (Netsuite preferred), MS Office (MS Excel a must), MS Project (or similar Project Management platforms such as Jira) and MasterControl (or similar QMS).
  

• Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills; results-oriented.
  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving/solutions orientation; intellectual curiosity.
  

• Thrives on collaboration, openness, and a shared sense of purpose – able to influence without authority; capable of working independently as required.
  

• Proven multi-tasking skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, motivate teams, work within aggressive timelines collaboratively with cross-functional departments; capable of effectively managing competing priorities; presenting ideas clearly and concisely.
  

• Exceptional client service/focus and interpersonal skills; work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines; exceptional oral and written communication skills.

What happens next: Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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